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| Aesculus hippocastanum - Common Horsechesnut |
| Family |
Hippocastanaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Aesculus hippocastanum |
| Common Name |
Common Horsechesnut, European Horsechesnut |
| Size |
50 - 75' high with a 40 - 70' spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 4 - 7 |
| Culture |
Transplant into moist, well-drained soil; pH adaptable; full sun to light shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Upright-oval habit; large foliage; large, white flower spikes
in May. |
| Landscape Use |
For large areas, attracts wildlife. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Spiny fruit; gummy buds; opposite, palmately compound leaves
with 7 leaflets, foliage usually has blight damage in Knoxville. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Baumannii' - no fruit, double bloom. |
| Campus Location |
Ag: , Main: |
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